Marques Alston Quotations

We didn't want to look past this game. If we looked past it they could have come in and beat us.

But a few times I was getting in there, getting to the hole.

Our communication broke down, and we got confused a few times on our defensive rotations.

That was big. I think that was the play that got everybody going a little bit. Then, when I was able to tie it with a free throw, it made a little statement to them.

We came out kind of slow. We kept our composure, and we stayed in the game with them.

Today, we went over a few things they ran against us. I believe they had more seniors then so they might be a little younger now. So we've got to capitalize on that.

We just wanted to keep the momentum of this season going. A win and we keep moving forward. If we lose, it cancels out how well we played at Central (a 61-57 win) on Thursday.

You go in there and prepare and play the best you can and play hard, and it'd be big for the school, our fans, our families, the community, to go in and beat a No. 1 team.

You've just got to go at them, like you've got no fear.

The young guys got a taste, and it'll motivate them to try even harder next year. They got some big-time experience.

It still feels like it's the NCAA Tournament. It's a game we've got to get by first to get to a powerhouse. The atmosphere is good.